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Margetis Family History

Margetis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Margetts, Martis, Margolis, Margis, Margulis, Martin, Marquis, Marti

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Where is the Margetis family from?

You can see how Margetis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margetis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margetis family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margetis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Margetis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margetis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Margetis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margetis. 50% of Margetis men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Margetis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Margetis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margetis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 266 immigration records available for the last name Margetis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Margetis. For the veterans among your Margetis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margetis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Margetis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Margetis in 1960 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Margetis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margetis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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